Site where the opening shots of the Battles of Lexington and Concord were fired on April 19, 1775, starting the American Revolutionary War
General Information
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Open daily from dawn to dusk
Accessible year-round
Accessible year-round
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets are permitted on the grounds
Closest cities with hotels:
Lexington, MA / Cambridge, MA / Boston, MA (about 10–15 mi)
Seasons:
Open year-round; best visited spring through fall for weather and events
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Boston (11 mi): Take MA‑2A W or US‑2 W toward Lexington, continue onto Massachusetts Avenue, and follow signs to Lexington Center where the Battle Green is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford Street.
Overview
Lexington Battle Green is the town common where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired on April 19, 1775, when local militia formed up beside Buckman Tavern to face British troops and suffered the first casualties. It is a National Historic Landmark and a public park.
Highlights
- Captain John Parker statue: the iconic memorial to the militia leader, erected in 1900
- Revolutionary Monument: considered the oldest memorial to the Revolution
- Old Belfry: marked by a plaque, rebuilt in 1910 on a hill just south of the park
- Lexington Visitors Center: a diorama of the battle
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